Explore 10 emotional, physical, and psychological reasons sex might feel distant, plus how to reconnect with your body and desire. If you don’t feel good about your body, it’s normal for your interest in sex to lessen You don’t feel sexy, you don’t want others to see you naked, and you may not feel deserving of pleasure. Struggling with intimacy or feeling disconnected during sex So that’s desire for sex, then seeking sex, then getting aroused Some women don’t feel this type of desire much after their teens and 20s
Some women don’t feel spontaneous desire at all. One of the most common issues in sex therapy is that, for many people, sex is not always pleasurable or desirable Culturally, we are taught that sex should be one of the most thrilling human experiences However, in reality, it can sometimes feel boring, unpleasurable, or even painful There are many reasons why this happens To understand them, it’s important to take a step back and look.